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Compromise, Arrangement and Reconstruction/Amalgamation of LLP

# Compromise, Arrangement or Reconstruction of LLP [Sections 60–62]

## (1) Compromise or Arrangement [Sections 60 & 61]

### Step 1: Application to NCLT

Application may be made by:

  • LLP, OR
  • Creditor, OR
  • Partner, OR
  • Liquidator

For compromise or arrangement between:

  • LLP & its creditors, OR
  • LLP & its partners

NCLT may order meeting of creditors/partners to be called, held and conducted.

> Stay Power: NCLT may stay commencement/continuation of any suit or proceeding against the LLP until disposal of the application.

### Step 2: Approval Threshold

Requires approval of:

  • Majority in number, AND
  • Representing 3/4th in value of creditors/partners present & voting at the meeting

### Step 3: NCLT Sanction

If NCLT sanctions → compromise/arrangement is binding on:

  • All creditors
  • All partners
  • LLP
  • Liquidator
  • Contributories

> Pre-condition for sanction: NCLT must be satisfied that all material facts of LLP (including latest financial position and any pending investigation) are disclosed.

### Step 4: Filing with ROC

Sanctioned order to be filed by LLP with ROC within 30 days of making such order. Order is effective ONLY after filing.

> Penalty for default in filing: LLP and every DP — ₹10,000 + ₹100 per day continuing default (Max: ₹1 lakh for LLP, ₹50,000 for DP).

### Step 5: Supervision & Failure

NCLT has power to:

  • Supervise carrying out of compromise/arrangement
  • Give directions or make modifications for proper working

If NCLT is satisfied that the sanctioned scheme cannot be worked satisfactorily — it may order winding up of LLP (suo motu or on application).

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## (2) Reconstruction or Amalgamation [Section 62]

### When Section 62 Applies

Where the Section 60 application proposes:

  • Reconstruction of LLP, OR Amalgamation of two or more LLPs, AND
  • Undertaking, property or liabilities is to be transferred to another LLP.

### NCLT Order May Provide for:

1. Transfer of undertaking, property or liabilities from transferor LLP to transferee LLP

2. Continuation of legal proceedings pending by/against transferor LLP — to be continued for transferee LLP

3. Dissolution of transferor LLP without winding up

4. Provision for dissenters from the compromise/arrangement

5. Incidental matters necessary for reconstruction/amalgamation

### Filing with ROC

Certified copy of the order to be filed with ROC within 30 days. Same penalty as above for default.

### Critical Conditions

  • Property transferred may be free from any charge (if order so provides)
  • LLP shall NOT be amalgamated with a Company (only LLP–LLP amalgamation allowed)
  • NCLT shall sanction amalgamation ONLY after receiving report from ROC that affairs of LLP are not conducted prejudicial to interest of partners or public
  • NCLT shall order dissolution of transferor LLP ONLY after Official Liquidator's report to the same effect

Worked example

### Example 1

Q: XYZ LLP proposes a compromise with its creditors. At the meeting, of 100 creditors holding total ₹10 crore claims, 60 creditors holding ₹8 crore vote in favour. Is the threshold met?

A: Yes. Majority in number = 60 of 100 (>50%) ✓. Value = ₹8 cr of ₹10 cr = 80% (≥ 3/4th) ✓. Both conditions of Section 61 are satisfied.

### Example 2

Q: ABC LLP wishes to amalgamate with M Pvt Ltd (a company). Can NCLT sanction this?

A: No. Section 62 specifically prohibits an LLP from being amalgamated with a company. Only LLP–LLP amalgamations are permitted under Section 62.

### Example 3

Q: PQR LLP obtained NCLT sanction for compromise on 1-Mar-2026. It filed the order with ROC on 15-Apr-2026. What is the consequence?

A: Filing delayed by 15 days beyond the 30-day window. Until filing, the order has no effect. LLP and every DP liable: ₹10,000 + ₹100 × 15 = ₹11,500 each (within caps).

⚠️ Common exam mistakes

  • Stating threshold only as 3/4th in value — both 'majority in number' AND '3/4th in value' must be satisfied.
  • Believing an LLP can amalgamate with a Company — strictly prohibited.
  • Forgetting that the NCLT order has effect ONLY after filing with ROC.
  • Missing the requirement of ROC report (for amalgamation sanction) and Official Liquidator's report (for dissolution of transferor LLP).
Bare-Act text Sections 60 to 62 · The Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 · click to expand
Sections 60-62 deal with Compromise or Arrangement of LLPs. Section 60: On application made by LLP, creditor, partner or liquidator, NCLT may order meeting of creditors/partners. Section 61: If majority in number representing 3/4th in value of creditors/partners agree, and NCLT sanctions, it binds all. Order to be filed with ROC within 30 days. Section 62: NCLT may provide for reconstruction or amalgamation of LLPs including transfer of undertaking, continuation of legal proceedings, dissolution of transferor LLP without winding up, etc.
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